Old Forester
Old Forester
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Released in March 2025 as a member of the 117 series, this is the first Bottled in Bond rye whiskey ever released by Old Forester. Barrels of this rye whiskey were filled during spring 2015, bottled at 100 proof and will retail for $64.99 per 375-milliliter bottle.
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Sweet, deep and dark on the nose. Cherry cordial, molasses, cinnamon, clove, raspberry, mocha
Heavy oak with some smoked character, a big anise note, bright cherry, clove-studded orange, caramel, powdered ginger, walnuts, dark chocolate, espresso, oak, tannin and fresh mint leaves.
The finish is long and brooding: Lots of char, ash and coffee beans, plus maple, cacao, smoke and a touch of peppermint.
I wasn't too impressed with this on my first tasting, but on taste No. 2, once the liquid was given some time to breathe? Totally different story. It's bright at some moments and pitch-dark at others. Coffee and dark chocolate meet sweetness and lovely spice. This is a delicious and distinctive rye whiskey.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
